Across all departments, most patients wait about
10 weeks
That's roughly just over 2 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Children's Hospital, Sheffield
Hospital sites at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Barnsley District Hospital Bassetlaw Hospital Chesterfield Royal Hospital Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital Grimsby Northern General Hospital Rotherham General Hospital Scunthorpe General Hospital Sheffield Children's Hospital Thornbury Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 11,069 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 10 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0114 271 7000. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.